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“Very unfortunately, she had no husband. She had never had a husband, and therefore did not kill a husband.”

Quote by Agatha Christie

Book:Agatha Christie, five Miss Marple mysteries

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Agatha Christie, five Miss Marple mysteries

In this compilation, readers are introduced to the beloved character Miss Marple, a spinster living in the English countryside. Miss Marple uses her keen observational skills and intuitive reasoning to solve a series of perplexing crimes. The five mysteries included in this collection are: 'The Murder at the Vicarage,' 'The Body in the Library,' 'The Moving Finger,' 'The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side,' and 'A Caribbean Mystery.' These stories are celebrated for their cleverly constructed plots and Christie's ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. more

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Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie, a renowned British detective novel writer, is known as the Queen of Detective Fiction. She was born on September 15, 1890, and passed away on January 12, 1976. Christie's works are characterized by intricate plots, unique reasoning, and vivid characters, and have had a profound impact on detective fiction worldwide. more

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